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Every parent is concerned about their child’s health, whether they are at home, in school or in daycare. That’s why, when it comes to childhood illnesses, it’s good to be aware of the common issues, symptoms and treatments. We spoke with several medical professionals in Ohio, about 10 of the most common conditions children face. ...

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Some Northeast Ohio businesses are using childcare as an incentive to attract and retain loyal employees. This is increasingly important as childcare issues contributed to the high number of open jobs following “The Great Resignation” of 2021, workers who quit their jobs because of the pandemic. ...

The East 131st Street Branch of the Cleveland Public Library partners with MyCom Cleveland, a youth development program, to open a Resource Closet for teens and families. Find out how you can donate. ...

Jason Lea, "Dad Matters" columnist for Northeast Ohio magazine, shares with us a conversation he had with his daughter about the value of friendship and how life with friends can change. ...

In the October issue of Northeast Ohio Parent magazine, we feature a few party planners and entertainment experiences to choose from around the region. Check out these advertiser listings and see our party planning directory for more opportunities. ...

Kristen Kelly, blogger at "Ready, Set, Parenthood!" provided readers with information about hand-foot-and-mouth disease, a common childhood infectious disease. As stated in her 2014 blog post, after doing some research online and speaking with her son's pediatrician, she learned so much about this disease that she wishes she would have known before her son got it. With the new school year and the typical germ season underway, Northeast Ohio Parent editors thought we would re-share to help families. ...

Jeannie Fleming-Gifford shares her journey as daughter and caregiver of her mother, who was diagnosed with a stroke in 2015, in “The Gift I Never Wanted: The Journey of Caregiving and Lessons Learned.” She provides some insights into her book, but also how she has dealt with decisions as her mother’s caregiver.  ...

Looking for some festive fall fun or a few not-so-spooky Halloween adventures? Check out these family-friendly autumn and Halloween events taking place throughout the greater Cleveland/Akron area. ...